Tears of Olympus

Tears of Olympus is a West Virginia-based heavy rock band forged through more than a decade of touring, songwriting, and live performance. Since 2015, the band has built a strong reputation across West Virginia, Ohio, Virginia, and North Carolina by delivering groove-driven, high-impact shows backed by professionalism on and off the stage.

Drawing influence from Down, Kyuss, Black Sabbath, James Brown, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Bad Religion, Tears of Olympus combines crushing riffs, deep grooves, and dynamic songwriting into a sound that is both familiar and unmistakably its own. The lineup of Jake McGraw (bass), Joey Ellis (drums), Steve Kelly (guitar), and Matt J (guitar/vocals) brings experience, chemistry, and precision to every performance. They are known for arriving prepared, working seamlessly with promoters and production crews, and actively promoting every appearance. They understand that a successful event depends on every band delivering, and they approach each performance with that responsibility in mind.

Over the years, the band has shared stages with nationally touring artists, performed at festivals, theaters, clubs, and motorcycle rallies, and earned repeat invitations through consistency, preparation, and respect for venues, crews, and promoters.

Tears of Olympus is more than a strong live act—they are a dependable partner for any event. The band promotes every appearance, adapts to a variety of audiences, and understands that a successful show is built on collaboration as much as performance. Whether opening a festival stage or closing out a packed club, Tears of Olympus delivers the kind of performance that keeps audiences engaged and gives promoters confidence in bringing them back.